Exceptional Price Enhancement! This fully custom Cape combines modern updates with everyday comfort. Enjoy a bright family room with gas fireplace, and a stylish kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and formal dining room. With two bedrooms and a full bath on each level, plus a partially finished basement, there's space for everyone. The backyard is built for fun—covered patio, Trex deck, fenced yard, pool house with bar, and a beautiful inground pool with separate fencing. Add in custom sheds, a play area, firepit hangout, and peaceful water feature—your private escape awaits. Plenty of spots either inside or outside to watch some football! Come see it today!
Sold for $621,000
$621,000
977 Stafford Drive, Toms River, NJ 08753
4beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$625,100 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$3,475 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,100
$563,000 - $694,000
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Inground poolGas fireplacePool house with barPlay areaPeaceful water featureFormal dining roomCenter island
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Listed by:
Mary Bianchi 732-684-9758,
Realty One Group Emerge
Bought with:
Marisa Stachelski
NextHome Nations Realty
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22520204
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Attic: Attic
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 0.5
- Parking features: Paved, Double Wide Drive, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 0.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Storage, Swimming, Swingset, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Cabana, Fenced, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Pool House, Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 121
- Features: Oversized
Details
- Parcel number: 08006940200005
- Zoning description: Residential, Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Toms River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $345/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $386,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,040
- Date on market: 7/13/2025
- Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Attic Fan, Fireplace Equipment, Gas Grill, Gas Cooking
- Exclusions: Personal belongings, washer, dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $621,000-0.6%$345/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $624,900$347/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $624,900-3.8%$347/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $649,900-2.3%$361/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $664,900+358.6%$369/sqft |
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| 9/18/2000 | Sold | $145,000+7.4%$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/1994 | Sold | $135,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,452 +9.4% | $386,600 |
| 2022 | $5,897 | $386,600 |
| 2021 | $5,897 +5% | $386,600 +64.2% |
| 2020 | $5,617 +1.4% | $235,400 |
| 2019 | $5,541 +0.9% | $235,400 |
| 2018 | $5,494 +2.7% | $235,400 |
| 2017 | $5,351 +3.9% | $235,400 |
| 2016 | $5,148 +5% | $235,400 |
| 2015 | $4,901 +3% | $235,400 |
| 2014 | $4,760 -1.8% | $235,400 |
| 2013 | $4,849 +6% | $235,400 -23.2% |
| 2012 | $4,576 +5.9% | $306,700 |
| 2011 | $4,321 +10.9% | $306,700 |
| 2010 | $3,898 +163.6% | $306,700 |
| 2009 | $1,479 +5% | $306,700 +179.3% |
| 2008 | $1,409 +1.1% | $109,800 |
| 2007 | $1,393 +11.4% | $109,800 |
| 2006 | $1,251 | $109,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $109,800 |
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Neighborhood: 08753
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10East Dover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Toms River Intermediate EastGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Toms River High - East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Dover
- Middle: TR Intr East
- High: Toms River East
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Ocean County
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